Becca Blackwell News

With the Season 2 finale of The Pitt almost here, we have rounded up some of the stage stars who have made regular appearances on the hit series during its first two seasons.

Pioneer Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds. The production features music & lyrics by Will Van Dyke and book & lyrics by Jeff Talbott.

Joe's Pub has revealed the artist selections for the 2025-26 Joe’s Pub Working Group. Launched over ten years ago, the program was conceived to address the rapidly shifting state of the performing arts in New York. Learn more!

The official trailer has just dropped for Queens of the Dead, a new horror comedy starring Broadway alums Jacquel Spivey and Cheyenne Jackson. Watch it now!

Pioneer Theatre Company will present a developmental reading in advance of its upcoming world premiere of Ten Brave Seconds by Will Van Dyke and Jeff Talbott. Learn more!

May 20, 2025 will mark the 31st anniversary of the Herb Alpert Award in the Arts (HAAIA) given to ten risk-taking, mid-career artists - experimenters - who are challenging and transforming art, their respective disciplines, and society.

The award-winning queer musical comedy HOMOS! A Solo Disaster Musical, bitch by and starring Dan Kitrosser will continue its monthly residency at The Stonewall Inn. Learn more about the cast and see how to attend.

La MaMa will present the SWALLOWS at The Downstairs Theatre at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club beginning next month. Learn more about the upcoming show here!

The American Theatre Wing has just announced the winners of the esteemed Obie  Awards-Off and Off-Off-Broadway’s Highest Honor. We have the full list here!

wild project in association with Contemporary Performance will present the 7th Annual Special Effects Festival at wild project beginning next week. Learn more about the lineup here!

Cheyenne Jackson is set to appear in the new horror comedy Queens of the Dead from Tina Romera, the daughter of George A. Romero. Other stage and Broadway alums include Jacquel Spivey (A Strange Loop and the Mean Girls film), Nina West (RuPaul's Drag Race and Hairspray), and Becca Blackwell, writer of the play They, Themself, and Schmerm.

Pride Plays, the initiative launched in 2019 and returning to New York this summer, has announced the cast and creative teams for their Pride Plays 2024 Celebration kickoff event on June 24, 2024.

Experience ten new plays from the 2023 La MaMa Umbria Playwright Retreat at La MaMa Experimental Theater Club, June 21-23.

Following last year’s sold out run, Cam Cronin will bring his hyper-gay one-person show with a twist, co-created with Billy McEntee and directed by Ryan Dobrin, back with special guests and community nights in tow.

Heather Litteer and wild project has revealed the complete line up for W.O.(e).R.D. – On The Verge. Learn more about the festival!

Survival of the Thickest centers on Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau). Black, plus-size and newly single, Mavis unexpectedly finds herself having to rebuild her life as a struggling stylist. She's determined to not only survive but thrive with the support of her chosen family, a body positive attitude, and a cute v-neck and lip gloss.

Soho Rep extends the world premiere of 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month'. Directed by Jess Barbagallo, this original queer spectacle features puppets, prizes, and perversity.

Becca Blackwell's 'Snatch Adams & Tainty McCracken Present It's That Time of the Month' is a must-see play running at Soho Rep and The Bushwick Starr.

Discover the exciting lineup of LGBTQ+ films at aGLIFF's Prism 36. Don't miss out on this celebration of diverse storytelling and powerful narratives. Plan your movie marathon and be part of the vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

Get a glimpse of the upcoming 2023-2024 Working Group Season at Joe's Pub as the artist selections are announced. Discover the talented lineup of performers set to take the stage and experience a diverse range of music and entertainment.